Triple A-Texas Gas Buddy reports the statewide gas price average in Texas is $3.95 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel. That price is 19 cents less than on this day last week and is $1.12 more per gallon than last year.
Read More »Lamar County Extends Burn Ban
Despite Thursday’s rain, Lamar County Commissioners have extended the ban on outdoor burning in unincorporated portions of the county for another 21 days. Triple-digit temperatures are expected to continue, and the rain moisture will soon dry up. Less than half an inch of rain was reported at Cox Field.
Read More »Paris Downtown Food Pantry Reopens
The dilapidated parking lot at the Paris Downtown Food Pantry has been repaired, and it will re-open at its regular location at 124 West Cherry Street on Monday. Food will be given out Tuesdays from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm and Thursdays from 8:30 am to 11:30 am. While the …
Read More »Body Found In McCurtain County
Broken Bow Police are searching for a person interested in the death of a woman whose body was found in a tent. She was identified as 50-year-old Melissa Mussett of Dequeen, Arkansas, and the person of interest is her husband, Brian Mussett. He’s 5-10 with brown hair and brown eyes. …
Read More »TxDOT To Host Public Meeting On Loop Improvements
The Texas Department of Transportation is holding a public meeting regarding short and long-term improvements to Loop 286 on Tuesday, July 26, at Celebrate It, 4195 Pine Mill Road, from 2:00 until 7:00 pm. The Loop, 286 Improvements project aims to improve safety, increase regional mobility, improve traffic operations, and …
Read More »East Man Charged In Shooting That Led To Crash
Texarkana Police have arrested a man accused of a shooting that caused a crash and left the victim in critical condition. They charged 38-year-old Jasmine Briscoe with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, evading arrest, and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon. Investigators believe the shooting resulted from …
Read More »Twenty-One Charged With Multistate Kickback Conspiracy
$32 Million Paid to Date in Civil Settlements TYLER, Texas – The Department of Justice announced criminal charges against 36 defendants in 13 federal districts across the United States for more than $1.2 billion in alleged fraudulent telemedicine, cardiovascular and cancer genetic testing, and durable medical equipment (DME) schemes. In …
Read More »Lamar County COVID Center Moving To New Location
Beginning Monday, July 25, the Lamar County COVID Center will be relocated to 400 West Sherman Street in Paris. The phone number for the COVID Center will remain the same (903) 715-0422. You must call to schedule an appointment for COVID TESTING. Walk-ins are welcome for COVID Vaccinations.
Read More »Paris Police Report For Thursday (Jul 21)
William Eli McEntyre Wednesday morning at 11:10, officers responded to a suspicious person call in the 2200-block of Cleveland Street. While en route, dispatch advised a white male wearing all black was seen kicking in a front door and entering a residence. Police took 20-year-old homeless William Eli McEntyre into …
Read More »CanHelp Registration Underway
Registration for the 2022 Hopkins County Back to School Fair is underway. For six years, our annual back-to-school fair has been a one-stop destination to prepare students and entire families for the start of school. The number of people served each year continues to grow and they anticipate providing for …
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